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When quitting smoking is it normal to feel lightheaded and shaky in the first few days of quitting?

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes!: You are having withdrawal symptoms. Might become agitated, have headaches, feel your skin crawl, feel the need to kill people! it will get better, and you are worth it!

Dr Anyichie agreed

Answered 1/11/2018

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